Time Travelling: My Love from the Royal Family

For her part, Harper didn't believe in free lunches, and she knew this favor would come at a price. "What do you want in return?" she asked with a frown.

"I want to walk in the daylight without having to wear a mask," announced Howard, word by word. "I don't want to be a man living in the shadow, hidden from the sunshine for all of my days."

For a moment there was silence, until Harper said, "I can't give you an answer until I discuss this with Matthew."

Howard nodded, doing his best to conceal his relief. Given how much this woman hated him, he'd come expecting her to reject him in the harshest terms.

"I didn't expect you would listen to me at all," he murmured.

She smiled sadly. "Like you said, there are no everlasting enemies, only everlasting interests. I won't forget what

It can be used to dry my hair."

"If you like, I'll use it to dry your hair every day," Matthew said slyly. "But you know, your husband's been working hard all day. You'd better comfort him." With these words, he took Harper in his arms and started leading her toward the bed. Obviously, he wanted to make love to his dear wife right here and right now.

"Wait. About Howard..." Harper tried to find an excuse to stop him.

"It's not a big deal. Far as alliances go, he doesn't have much to offer me. Still, I don't mind helping him with what he needs." Saying this, Matthew pecked her on the cheek. "At this moment, the only man you should think of is your man, no one else. Otherwise, I'll get jealous."

"I..." Harper began. But she got no further before her lips were sealed by Matthew's.